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Creator: Aaron, Fannie
Date: 2/8/20
Text: [Feb 8] Dear Mother, I spent about an hour with Ruth this morning. My work as her secretary begins today, and I am now in the midst of sending off letters and writing them for information. I realize that that is reverse order. I heard the President of Mills College speak in speak in Senior parlor this afternoon. I am going to see about my Latin tonight. I do hope she is home--I have tried three times today. I also went to see my faculty advisor. I put off writing to late to have a letter go...
Show more[Feb 8] Dear Mother, I spent about an hour with Ruth this morning. My work as her secretary begins today, and I am now in the midst of sending off letters and writing them for information. I realize that that is reverse order. I heard the President of Mills College speak in speak in Senior parlor this afternoon. I am going to see about my Latin tonight. I do hope she is home--I have tried three times today. I also went to see my faculty advisor. I put off writing to late to have a letter go in the night mail. I'll probably write a letter later in the evening, I have gotten no letter from you since the one of the third. Love, [Fannie]Mrs. Marcus Aaron, Hotel Roayl Poinciana, Palm Beach, Florida.
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Creator: Aaron, Fannie
Date: 12/9/19
Text: Dear Mother, [Perhaps] after I have let out to you I will feel a little better. I went to my four classes yesterday, and when I got back at noon I was so nervous I was half crazy. Everything in me was twitching. Consequently I could not keep letting out with the crying that I simply cannot control. Lucy made me go with her to Dr. Baldwin and ask permission to go home. She said if you had known how bad I was you would have taken me home. At any rate Dr. B. said she would speak to Dr. T. about...
Show moreDear Mother, [Perhaps] after I have let out to you I will feel a little better. I went to my four classes yesterday, and when I got back at noon I was so nervous I was half crazy. Everything in me was twitching. Consequently I could not keep letting out with the crying that I simply cannot control. Lucy made me go with her to Dr. Baldwin and ask permission to go home. She said if you had known how bad I was you would have taken me home. At any rate Dr. B. said she would speak to Dr. T. about it and let me know. I don't want to come home yet unless I can help it, but Mother if Dr. [Furvies] says that I can have a [treat]-ment in less than a week, please do call Dr. T. up and make her let me come. I did my work last night and went to bed. This morning Miss [Heredon] said that Dr. T. would not let me go to classes because it is raining! That is the fourth French I have missed! My work is bound to be poor. You cannot miss classes and still keep up good work. That is why I wish I were homegetting better. [Then when] I once felt well. I could make it up so easily. But this way my teachers do not know I am not well, and they will think I am just [plain] doing [french] work. Dr. T. came in last night and she said she could not see why anyone with a grain of sense had not given me an external application before. She wanted to do it last night, but I would not have it. I thought if you had wanted it, you would have said so Sunday. This morning she came up and informed me that no doctor would allow a girl with bladder trouble to go out on a day like this. I have been doing it for three months now. [Ah] Mother. I am just wasting time this week staying up here. I wish I were in the doctor's office waiting now. Every day of this makes me just that much more nervous, and I am certainly stupid in my classes. At [present] I take [turns] about twitching from my toes to my face. She came in this morning and told me [iittier] I would grow up an hysterical woman or a sensibble woman, and now was the very time to make the choice. She said I wasn't using any self-control and that is what I have been doing for the last three months. As far as I can make out I didn't give out till yesterday. I sighed up to have my trunk brought down, and I'll try my level best to have it packed by Friday and ready to be sent off. If I were home I think I would go to bed and not get out except to go to the doctor's She gave me four different kinds of medicine last night from the time I ate my [dinner] until I went to sleep. Didn't you think I was better Sunday? And she tells me I have no self-control! If I can manage it tomorrow. I'll tell her I feel better and go back to Davison. I cannot stand this any more. Love, Fannie This letter is for you only, Mother. Pretty soon after you get this you will have one at the doctor's. Do you think I could bluff her to get away from here? Dec. 9Mrs. Marcus Aaron, 402 S. Winebiddle Ave. Pittsburgh, Pa. PersonalP.O. B. 882, M.B. Vassar, Poughkeepsie, N.Y.
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Creator: Aaron, Fannie
Date: 2/25/19
Text: -"J ^ ,-T'-,"- '■• .v,r;'" . - I- . .-r - »»INEHUPtST N C. Dsar T'other, It has Ibeen raining all mornins»Isn't that nice? I slept till nine oclock.I passed the morning by writing td> Pete and bcti: O-raiadpas on my "ickle" type— ^viiter. It doesnSt look to me as though it intends to stop ijaining today. After lunch(whichwas verygood) I made use of the bad weather by having b^ hair washed. She äid it very well, but she oughj; to for a...
Show more-"J ^ ,-T'-,"- '■• .v,r;'" . - I- . .-r - »»INEHUPtST N C. Dsar T'other, It has Ibeen raining all mornins»Isn't that nice? I slept till nine oclock.I passed the morning by writing td> Pete and bcti: O-raiadpas on my "ickle" type— ^viiter. It doesnSt look to me as though it intends to stop ijaining today. After lunch(whichwas verygood) I made use of the bad weather by having b^ hair washed. She äid it very well, but she oughj; to for a dollar I She told me I ough;$; never to have nq^ hair curled with an iron, that it would take all the natural wave out. How about it? It surely is curly toda If^i.:;-: I thiiik iVll do some of the leasona in the book and finish my sweater this after— nooHt Thanks ever so much for sending my rain—-coat♦ The .?/eather toda.y made^rae realise I had forgotten it^ liTliat medicine did send? 17e £iot a letter froB Lester, today^ Have you started'on your -^tt? Love^ . " . P^nnie
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Creator: Aaron, Fannie
Date: 2/17/20
Text: Feb. 17. Dear Mother, I have been very busy all day (sleeping [two] extra hours this morning) and working on my history topic all afternoon. I [shall] have all the material now, but have to plan + arrange it yet. I have a lot of work ahead of me this week. I am going to N.Y. Saturday - the snow is still too deep for Friday taxi + train. connections. Must hurry to catch mail. Love, FannieMrs. Marcus Aaron, Hotel Royal Poinciana, Palm Beach, Florida.

Creator: Aaron, Fannie
Date: 1/19/20
Text: Mother: - unless we go to A.C. after exams, the doctor would very much rather have me Thursday at [12:45], as [Wednesday is an operating day. So. if we don't go, will you write to him to change the appointment? Don't you think that it would perhaps be a rather long trip for so short a time? Dear Mother + Father, The doctor's office is chucked full again, but I am third on the waiting list. The only assigned prepara-tion I have for tomorrow is French. By George, that is some...
Show moreMother: - unless we go to A.C. after exams, the doctor would very much rather have me Thursday at [12:45], as [Wednesday is an operating day. So. if we don't go, will you write to him to change the appointment? Don't you think that it would perhaps be a rather long trip for so short a time? Dear Mother + Father, The doctor's office is chucked full again, but I am third on the waiting list. The only assigned prepara-tion I have for tomorrow is French. By George, that is some cramming course. I shall have to study for the exam. I just read [I. P's] speech whilewaiting here. The next best thing to being an I.P., I guess, is to be an I.P's daughter. I wish I could have been in the audience. Pete + I are pretty good at watch-ing you be an I.P. Yesterday afternoon I read the English exam essay twicevery carefully. I have to look up somet things in connection with it yet. I am afraid I do not know too much about current literature to write an intelligent examination paper. I had a conference appointment with Miss Kitchel for Wednesday morn-ing, but she is not well enough to keep her appointments, so I asked her this morning about my work. She said she should say off-hand that I was doing C work, which she considered very good! The less said the better. I must say that I would like to keep on with English, but I don't care for [Freshman] English, I hope that the other courses don't re-semble this one. I also [<reviewed> 150] pagesof the 300 to be reviewed for my <small> history exam. Miss [Hallan] has not [returned] my topic yet. I bet she has not even looked at it. Her mother was up for dinner yesterday noon. My opiniohn of her teaching is right - it is very [immethodical] + not considered too potent. The same can be said of the knowledge I have gotten from her course. Outside of that she is O.K. I took the math quizz yesterday during chapel time. Of course when the 50 minutes were up. I put it back in the envelope. Helen Reid and I were talking the quizz over, + we discovered a boneheaded mistake I made. Katheryn Gardner came on the scene and asked why on earth I did not change it if I still had the paper around. Some people have a very shaky sense of honor, but yet a girl like that would be allowed to take an exam the way I did. because by belonging to the Students' Association she pledges herself to the honor system. She probably thins I am a goody-goody. Altogether I consider yes-terday well-spent, something I cannot often say. I read make-up French last night. I have not finished it yet. The Juniors + the Seniors who are taking that course are dropping it next semester. We had a cleaning up process in Math + Latin today. I hope that [water] comes soon.Blue mugs + vases seem to be [hoodoved] in our family. My beautiful blue vase was blownover + smashed to pieces yesterday. Did it cost enough to try to [cenreuc] up after yours? R.S.V.P. Love, Fannie
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Creator: Aaron, Fannie
Date: 3/13/19
Text: Mar. 13, 1919 Dear Mother, I didn't play par-ticularly well today. Father and I played this morning. I didn't add up my score. This after-noon. <Father> Gov. B. and I beat Father and Chan-cellor McCormick eight up, counting best ball and the sum of each side divided by two. The chancellor plays and looks like a [sawed]-off-hammered-down choppy butcher. He almost cries overhis game. I trimmed him. Father suggested that he and I play Gov. B. + Mr. McC, but the Gov. saw my first...
Show moreMar. 13, 1919 Dear Mother, I didn't play par-ticularly well today. Father and I played this morning. I didn't add up my score. This after-noon. <Father> Gov. B. and I beat Father and Chan-cellor McCormick eight up, counting best ball and the sum of each side divided by two. The chancellor plays and looks like a [sawed]-off-hammered-down choppy butcher. He almost cries overhis game. I trimmed him. Father suggested that he and I play Gov. B. + Mr. McC, but the Gov. saw my first drive + he decided he wanted me as a partner. Father told him that I thought perhaps I had no business to play along. He said he didn't want to hear any more of that kind of talk from me, that I should know I was always welcome to play along. When he picked me; I couldn't quite make out if he was ditching [the Chan-cellor], or if he really wanted me. I slept an hour before lunch, and shall rest now. Father went withMr. Wells to the [Tin Whistle] banquet at the club last night, so after dinner, I came up and finished up my type writing. I fogot to say that I had 109 this after-noon, I won several holes that we would otherwise have lost, + I helped on the other point in score-keep-ing so I didn't feel that I was superfluous. I missed a lot of putts - I don't seem able toget under 100. I hate to go home without realizing my Pinehurst ambition. I got a letter from Helen Hirtz. She said she saw you one day, and you looked "sad and lonesome". I hope it wasn't true. It's a nice thing to write. The chamber-maid told me today she has one room that the persons who have it always take sick in. (excuse the grammar) She said there has been sickness in it all winter. That sounds funny. She said, "One of the finest looking young men I ever saw ied of pneu-monia there." It was Lester's friend, Louis Rothschild Love, FannieMy dear Stella Papa is tired just having finished a days work but so that you will have a word from us Saturday here goes the word. We had a good time at the dinner last night + Fan did not miss me - she finished her typing. Fanny read a letter from Helen in which she said [she] saw you and that you looked "sad and lonely." I [am sure] that she did not take a full look. I pray so anyway. Cheer up we will be home soon and [Blair] me I am as [anxious] to get back with you as I was to come here for the golf and exercise. I think it has done Fannie good. I am not satisfied with myself. I tire too easily but with better sleep at home than I get here I hope too to show the [bright resulting] from my [ontring]. Lots of love and kisses from Your Old Man
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Creator: Aaron, Fannie
Date: 2/21/20
Text: Feb. 21, 1920 Dear mother, Inasmuch as the [cars] are most unreliable and I did not know yet whether the sidewalks to town were cleared, I left right after breakfast. A Freshman whom I like who moved into [Josselyn] last week from M [Glynn's] came in just before I left to see if I did not want to come to town with her while she got her furniture. I therefore had company to walk down. I stopped at Lucy's and attended to the book-case. I also paid my bill at Wood's Drug Co. I had...
Show moreFeb. 21, 1920 Dear mother, Inasmuch as the [cars] are most unreliable and I did not know yet whether the sidewalks to town were cleared, I left right after breakfast. A Freshman whom I like who moved into [Josselyn] last week from M [Glynn's] came in just before I left to see if I did not want to come to town with her while she got her furniture. I therefore had company to walk down. I stopped at Lucy's and attended to the book-case. I also paid my bill at Wood's Drug Co. I had not even gottena bill for a November per-scription. I worked all afternoon in the libe yesterday. I got most of my French + English for Monday done. I still have a good deal + the rest of my topic for tomorrow Last night [I] heard Mr. [Vachel Lindsay] write, or rather, act some of his poems. I did not become wildly enthusiastic, but I guess I lack poetic appreciation. The train is a half-hour late, so here I am. I'm glad I'll be with you next week. I'll take the first train I can make. Perhaps by that time I can get the 11:38. Love, Fannie
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Creator: Aaron, Fannie
Date: 2/28/19
Text: Feb 28, 1919 Dear Mother, There is nothing new that I know of. I started my loaf today, also finished my sweater, ex-cept for using up oen side and making the white collar. I also type-wrote a copy of my speech for Dr. [Gerweg] + for Gdpa. Aaron. That is a peachymachine. I had it on my lap in bed! There was a dance last night. At last I am wise as to when to dress up. There is a dance Tuesday + Thursday, and a big one Saturday. The other nights they [air] their dark clothes. Mrs. Harker ...
Show moreFeb 28, 1919 Dear Mother, There is nothing new that I know of. I started my loaf today, also finished my sweater, ex-cept for using up oen side and making the white collar. I also type-wrote a copy of my speech for Dr. [Gerweg] + for Gdpa. Aaron. That is a peachymachine. I had it on my lap in bed! There was a dance last night. At last I am wise as to when to dress up. There is a dance Tuesday + Thursday, and a big one Saturday. The other nights they [air] their dark clothes. Mrs. Harker (younger) asked me to go to the horse-races tomorrow afternoon. That will break the monotony of sitting around. You want to know if I am still afraid of the men. Old Mr Harker asked me how my big brothers here treating me, so it doesn't look as though I am. Love, Fannie
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Creator: Aaron, Fannie
Date: 3/11/19
Text: Mar. 11, 1919 Dear Mother, Mr. Hall and Mr. Lawrence left tonight. Mr. Lawrence promised to telephone you if he had time. I rode horseback this morning. Mr. Zies was supposed to be in charge of me, but we went with the crowd from the hotel. The chaperon, or instructess, whichever she is, comes from Denver. She has a cottage across fromMoraine Lodge. Father was sort of nervous, so I got an army saddle, also a gentle horse. It went as fast as I had any desire to go, though, for the first time....
Show moreMar. 11, 1919 Dear Mother, Mr. Hall and Mr. Lawrence left tonight. Mr. Lawrence promised to telephone you if he had time. I rode horseback this morning. Mr. Zies was supposed to be in charge of me, but we went with the crowd from the hotel. The chaperon, or instructess, whichever she is, comes from Denver. She has a cottage across fromMoraine Lodge. Father was sort of nervous, so I got an army saddle, also a gentle horse. It went as fast as I had any desire to go, though, for the first time. We went off from the main road, along an old wagon road. Of course there are no hills, and the only trees are pines. That trip would be much prettier if the dog - wood (?) were in bloom. We were gone a little over an hour and a half. I enjoyed it very much. This afternoonFather's and my com-bined forces beat Mr. and Mrs. Brum-baugh's, but other wise he beat Father. He was playing very well. She is rather nice, but she is a talking-machine that never needs winding up. He is humorous and quite funny, but I do not like him, and haven't since I met him. There was a man in that [<riding> bunch] that reminded me a lot of Dr. [Cudlee], al-though his grammarwas good. He was very talkative, but I cannot say very interesting. When Mr. Zies gallops, you can see feet of daylight between him and his saddle. I am sorry Mr. <Z>Hall left. He is very nice and good-[natured] and doesn't [booz] up. He is quite a diversion from Mr. Well's in - cessant coughing. At least he doesn't call the waitresses up to introduce them to his friends, calling them both by their first names. Love, FannieMy dear Stella - I took the morning off while Fan rode horseback. She had a great time. This afternoon we golfed as usual. Mr. [Grundy wind] me confirming engagement for Monday PM for Philadelphia so I will [leave] Harrisburch at 1 PM after seeing Fan. off on the westbound train. [Since] Lester is so [busy] I feel we should not disturb him at this time especially in [view] of his coming home later in the month. I got my income tax reports [etc] off and I am glad Ihave that off my mind. I am just going to play bridge to be agreeable to make a [4]'hand for our NY friends. Love Marcus
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Creator: Aaron, Fannie
Date: 3/1/19
Text: Mar. 1, 1919 Dear Mother, I thought you would rather get a pecilled letter than see ink on my clothes when we get home. I banged the type-writer all morning and went to the horse show with both Mrs. Harkers this afternoon. The program is downstairs,so I'll send it tomorrow. They surely were lively, good looking horses. There was one little fat kid on a wagon horse that looked like your friend Charlie, and every time he came around the people would start to laugh. [Estes] Pack horses...
Show moreMar. 1, 1919 Dear Mother, I thought you would rather get a pecilled letter than see ink on my clothes when we get home. I banged the type-writer all morning and went to the horse show with both Mrs. Harkers this afternoon. The program is downstairs,so I'll send it tomorrow. They surely were lively, good looking horses. There was one little fat kid on a wagon horse that looked like your friend Charlie, and every time he came around the people would start to laugh. [Estes] Pack horses would be out of place here. Otherwise nothing new. Ah yes! I am making the collarof my sweater. Love, FannieHe made a peach the other night, but the waitress took it away. She is not so good: the only thing that is O.K. is the coloring PINEHURST, N. C. - - Luncheon - - Lamb ^roth with Rice Spiced Watermelon Hot or Cold Bouillon Sweet Mixed Pickles Corn Meal Mush and Milk Broiled Finnan Haddie Maitre d' Hotel Potato Chips Broiled Sirloin Steak Creamed Chicken with Bacon Spanish Scrambled Eggs Roast Ham, Champagne Sauce Boiled Potatoes Mashed Turnips French Fried Potatoes Shelled Beans Steamed Rice Cold— Roast Beef Turkey Lamb Corned Beef Ham Pickled Lamb Tongues Pickled Pigs Feet Lettuce Hearts Watercress Ox Tongue Sardinees Bologna Sardines Mayonnaise Pineapple Pie Corn Starch Pudding with Cream Assorted Cake Apricot Sherbet Preserved Cherries American Cheese Tea Neufchatel Cheese JUoffee Milk florliek's Malted Milk Hot RoUs Cocoa Breakfast, 7.30 to 9.30. Lunch, 12.30 ro 2.00. Dinner. 6.30 to 8.00. Sundays—Breakfast, 8.00 to 1^.80. Dinner, 1.00 to 2.30. Supper, 6.30 to 8.00 February 26 1910 Lc^t-x^/ Iß^iAf /f/f]
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Creator: Aaron, Fannie
Date: 3/13/19
Text: Mar. 13. 1919 Dear Mother, We had 36 holes today, starting at 8:30. The reason for writing now is that there is fifteen minutes wait for tea. We played with a man named [Harrie] this morning. He comes from Wisconsin. Father has met him here be-fore. He is very nice. I was playing terribly, so badly that I didn't even try to use a driver. He persuaded me to, and, after the first shot with the oldwooden club, I got one peachy shot after the other. Then my game improved. This afternoon I...
Show moreMar. 13. 1919 Dear Mother, We had 36 holes today, starting at 8:30. The reason for writing now is that there is fifteen minutes wait for tea. We played with a man named [Harrie] this morning. He comes from Wisconsin. Father has met him here be-fore. He is very nice. I was playing terribly, so badly that I didn't even try to use a driver. He persuaded me to, and, after the first shot with the oldwooden club, I got one peachy shot after the other. Then my game improved. This afternoon I started out very well. Then on the elbow hole, the one I got a three on the other day. I got in the woods and deep in the trap, and ended up with an eleven. I butchered some more holes, so that I had 108 where I should have had 98 very easily. Nevertheless I played the best golf I have ever played. Gdpa. sent me a clipping recording Elaine Rosenthal's best score, 86. Me for some tea. Love, FannieI forgot to tell you that on the last holes plainly visible from the club-porch, I got a wonderful drive, an approach, a long putt; and a lot of applause frp, s[ectators on the club-porch.My dear Stella - We got in early from our afternoon round - I made a 88. [Hurrah!] Fan wants tea so we must [till] 430 when they serve it gratis. [Three more] days + we begin our hike [homeward]. I think I told you in my yesterdays latter but I am not sure that Fannie [will] come home from Harrisburgh while I keep my engagement at Phila. We will not interfere with Lester You may write Friday to The Raleigh and on Sunday [/y] The State Board of Education. Tonight I go to a golf [dinner] as Mr. Wells guest. Fan [dont] mind being alone at dinner after which she will finish her typewriting. + get that off her mind. She is doing it [very nicely] Love + kisses Marcus
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Creator: Aaron, Fannie
Date: 3/3/19
Text: Mar 3, 1919 Dear Mother, Yesterday afternoon father and I followed four professionals around for four holes. They weren't first class profession-als but it was very interesting neverthe-less. They surely had some gallery. I finished mysweater, collar and all, and wore it today. Father surely seems to like it, because he said so without my asking. I typewrite this morning - incidentally I woke up at ten o'clock too late for breakfast. This afternoon Father and Mr. Win-tringer + I...
Show moreMar 3, 1919 Dear Mother, Yesterday afternoon father and I followed four professionals around for four holes. They weren't first class profession-als but it was very interesting neverthe-less. They surely had some gallery. I finished mysweater, collar and all, and wore it today. Father surely seems to like it, because he said so without my asking. I typewrite this morning - incidentally I woke up at ten o'clock too late for breakfast. This afternoon Father and Mr. Win-tringer + I played. I made 110 on No. 1 course. That is mybest score up to date and with it all I lost two shots in a bunker-trap and two by driving a ball into the water. I started out miser-ably. My driving was off. Something is always off. Mr. Wells informed me that I look like + resemble Elaine Rosenthal. I hope someday my game willresemble hers. That concerns me much more. Mr. Hall says it will be better when I am her age. You should hear them jolly me! I am glad I have sense enough not to believe them. Father + Mr. W. played some more, but I thought, in view of my vacation, I had better quite after eighteen, so I came back and slept an hour beforedinner. My eight year old colored caddy [found] a cigar on the tee. His eyes got as big as saucers and he showed it to father. Father said, "Don't you smoke?" He said, "No, sah, not yet." "You don't chew, do you?" Sometimes" What do you chew?" "Tobacco." Sure enough later on he was chewing away and spitting like a veteran. He told me he was going to give the cigar to his eleven year old brother who smokes! I got a letter from Grandpa tonight informing me that [Marse] had put my speech away somewhere in a drawer and he had just come across it. I had typewritten a copy, but not sent it yet. I'll play with Mrs. Brumbaugh tomorrow if it suits her. I'd like to [trim] her - the governor's wife. ha ha! Mr. Wintringer is awfully nice I like him since he stopped calling me Miss Fannie a la kitchen me-chanic.Otherwise nothing new. Love, Fannie
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Creator: Aaron, Fannie
Date: 2/6/20
Text: [Addressed to Hotel Royal Poinciana] February 6, 1920. Dear Mother, Having just heard the exciting news that we will have no classes today, I took out the paper from the machine and decided to write to you instead, a much more enjoyable occupation. We are having an aweful blizzard, and consequently we are having no classes today and are not supposed to leave our rooms, I don't mean rooms, I mean buildings, but my hands are so fold I don't know what I mean. I had intended to cut...
Show more[Addressed to Hotel Royal Poinciana] February 6, 1920. Dear Mother, Having just heard the exciting news that we will have no classes today, I took out the paper from the machine and decided to write to you instead, a much more enjoyable occupation. We are having an aweful blizzard, and consequently we are having no classes today and are not supposed to leave our rooms, I don't mean rooms, I mean buildings, but my hands are so fold I don't know what I mean. I had intended to cut classes and stay in bed today, so it works out first-rate. I wrote to Aunt Bessie that I cannot go to New York and asked her please inform the doctor. Father called up last night again--just to make conversation--he ought to be ashamed of himself! Helen Reid's father was in Middletown and he did the same thing. We decided our fathers had a weakness in common. The note on my door said to get in connection with the Princeton operator, that my brother wanted to speak to me. Between that and not having heard from you yesterday, I thought something was the matter. Marks came out yesterday, and that is what I must get out of my system to you. I got C in English, A in Math, B in Latin, History, French, Hygiene. I realize that they are nothing to be ashamed of, and yet I cought myself being fool enough to be disappointed. I am going to try my best to bring down my standard a little. Lucy told me I ought to feel very cocky. I have this to console me. I am fully convinced that I have felt just badly enough at times to have brought my latin and possibly my French down from and[sic] A to a B, because I feel that those B's are high B's. I am disgusted with Champy that she did not give me an A, because I know as well as anyone that there was more than one grade's difference between my work and that of some of the very inintelligent girls in the class who got C. She probably goes on the theory that no American girl deserves an A in French. It is her first year in teaching and she has a few things to learn. Everybody in my Latin class who has asked me my mark, about six people, expressed her hurprise that I did not get an A. I think probably the reason Miss Bourne did not give it to me is that I improved the beginning of the semester, but from Thanksgiving on I stopped improving. That, I know, was on account of the way I felt. The history mark I think was absolutely right. Miss Wells must have a pretty good opinion of me to have given me A, because I know I did not do overly well on my exam. English i dislike so that it is no wonder I got only C. Lucy says she told Mother last fall before I left home that I would get my highest mark in Math and my lowest in English, that she knew I would not like English, that my mind was not adapted to the sort of work done in Freshman English, and that if said mind had belonged to anyone else it would have flunked the course! Do you agree with that line? I must say I did not know I had a mathematical mind, although there is nothingI should like more. Several people, including Katheryn Gardner, got A in Hygiene. So did Phyllis. What I did not do that I should have done to rub Dr. T. the right way would have been to put in a lot of her pet quotations. So much for my------ marks. They were, I think, close to being better. One Freshman in Davison got two A's. Betty Bacon flunked two things, got two D's, and a C. Deatrice Bagg got D in something and flunked English. I am sorry because she surely does try. Dorothea got two A's, two B's, and a C. She has an A average from her other college for her first two years. A Freshman whom I do not know got five A's. Margaret Cheney, a girl in my math class and Phyllis' chum already so soon, got three A's and thee B's. Phyllis beat me. Our marks were all the same except that she got B in English and I got C, and she got A in Hygiene and I got B. Another thing in Hygiene was that the exam was the only thing to go by, and I had an impossible cold that week. There were about ten flunk-outs. The parents were notified first and most of them called up the college to inform their faughters. It must have been great fun. One of them did not want to come back after vacation but her parents said she must, so she reid her level best to flunk out and her one worry this last week has been that she might have only flunked two and had to stay. Lucy does not tell her marks. Helen Jackson's were good enough to pull her above graduation grade for the first time since her Freshman year. Duffie got her first B since Freshman year. I would much rather be like Ruth Franklin than like her--she is a good mixer and much more of an all-round girl, and she has only had one ! in college. Mother, I always come around to your way of thinking sooner or later, and I have come to it now about marks--I think it is a shame that they ever gave up the closed mark system. Among other reasons their marks are not accurate enough and there is too great a difference in the standards of different instructors. I suppose the mail will be late in leaving. I doubt if anyone can get around to collect it today. I got a card inviting me to the metting of the French club tomorrow. I am glad they decided to accept me. I am going to bed now with a hot water bag on my tootsies and try to keep them warm. Me for a fur coat next year--what a fool I was! Love to Grandpa and Aunt Hattie, and heaps to you. Just think of a whole day with nothing that I have to do! [Fannie]
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Creator: Aaron, Fannie
Date: 3/9/19
Text: Mar. 9, 1919 Dear Mother, I was just on my way up to the room to write, when I discovered this se-cluded desk. It's the only one in the hotel not taken. I slept till nine o'clock this morning. It poured all night, but today was beautiful. This morning Father, Mr. Gage (siss) and I whacked around nine holes with one club. The less said about it the better. This afternoon we followed a match con-sisting of Chick [Evans], Mr. Alec Ross, and and two men named Stiles and [Whittamore]....
Show moreMar. 9, 1919 Dear Mother, I was just on my way up to the room to write, when I discovered this se-cluded desk. It's the only one in the hotel not taken. I slept till nine o'clock this morning. It poured all night, but today was beautiful. This morning Father, Mr. Gage (siss) and I whacked around nine holes with one club. The less said about it the better. This afternoon we followed a match con-sisting of Chick [Evans], Mr. Alec Ross, and and two men named Stiles and [Whittamore]. The gallery was enormous. A man that has charge of a lot of the club affairs, says he has never seen such a large one here. They surely play a wonderful game. I think every picture caught Mr. Ross in his characteristic pose - spitting. Mr Wells slipped and sprained his ankle, but he followed the match anyhow. He hobbled along on a cane, right up in the front line. I got 4 shirts + 1 waist from F. + Simon. Love, Fannie Mr. Hall + Mr Lawrence [lian Meoday]My dear Stella - It is very of good of you to suggest that we lengthen our stay. If you were here, I would do it but it is out of all question under the circumstances. If you will join us in such a [trip], [I might] be easily pursuaded to go to [Ashville] or Hotsprings [Va] later on for ample weeks. Think it over. We will [have] had enough by next Saturday. We took it easy today; played [9] holes with one club this morning and this afternoon we [were] part of the "biggest" gallery that [ever] followed a golf game. Four stars played [- little old]. Fan was all eyes. She isn't missing much. I [have] not[encouraging] horesebacking [times] etc for I know it would but add to the exertion and [exercise] of which we both have enough [more than enuf,] Love and kisses and all sorts of best wishes from Marcus
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Creator: Aaron, Fannie
Date: 2/21/20
Text: Dear Mother, I am writing this before going back to college. The doctor was far from encouraging but inasmuch as I feel no better, I could not expect otherwise. I am glad you'll be here next week. I feel that he will tell you what's what more than he will me. He changed my medicine. He also wants me to go [thru] a process twice a day which will be impossible unless I can get the nurse at the inform to do it for me. Otherwise nothing now. I'm so glad you'll be here next...
Show moreDear Mother, I am writing this before going back to college. The doctor was far from encouraging but inasmuch as I feel no better, I could not expect otherwise. I am glad you'll be here next week. I feel that he will tell you what's what more than he will me. He changed my medicine. He also wants me to go [thru] a process twice a day which will be impossible unless I can get the nurse at the inform to do it for me. Otherwise nothing now. I'm so glad you'll be here next week _ I want him to tell you whether it will last till summer. Love, Fannie 3:15 - Feb 21Mrs. Marcus Aaron, Hotel Royal Poinciana, Palm Beach, Florida
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Creator: Aaron, Fannie
Date: 2/24/19
Text: Feb 24, 1919 Dear Mother I don't know if I am beginning at the beginning or the end -, but anyhow it is great. We got to Washington at 9:10. The lateness was due to the wreck you no doubt read about. However, our drawing room car came in at 10:30 and I went to bed as soon as the placewas made up. The couch was the narrow-est I ever struck, and I slept accordingly. The porter called us just in time for Washington. There was a dinner on, but we got breakfast on the next train. It left ten...
Show moreFeb 24, 1919 Dear Mother I don't know if I am beginning at the beginning or the end -, but anyhow it is great. We got to Washington at 9:10. The lateness was due to the wreck you no doubt read about. However, our drawing room car came in at 10:30 and I went to bed as soon as the placewas made up. The couch was the narrow-est I ever struck, and I slept accordingly. The porter called us just in time for Washington. There was a dinner on, but we got breakfast on the next train. It left ten minutes late. Father said that was wonder-ful You were right, the station is immense. The men used the stateroom for a smoker pretty much. When they had the window closed I went out in the cart. They certainly didn't [make]me feel as though I didn't belong there, though. Oh, they didn't eat dinner, and when we came back, the door was [locked]. A little later they called me in to discuss a prospective game in which Mr. [W]. + I were to be partners. I could smell when they talked why the door had been locked. I guess thay had it in their suit cases. We had regular old-time bills of fare for breakfast and lunch. For dinner we had the regularmeal. It was good. but tell Mary the cream of [pea] soup was not like hers. It was cream [of water] of [pea] soup. Mr. Wells gave me all the civil war history of the territory through which we passed. The train stopped [15] minutes at Richmond. We got out and looked down from the elevation on which the trains come in. There were about fifty filthy little niggers down in the puddles begging for pennies, a la Cherbourg. I have never seen so many [tin]-can dumps + filthy little cabins as those nigger places, before you get in the station. I got down to the sixth line on the bottom of the sweater. I wish it were finished. Every-body seems to wear one. Father says my jersey coat is delightful! I used that + the black skirt + straw hat today. It was beautiful & quite warm. I wore no coat part of the time. But I left the story. We arrived at Aberdeen to the minute, 9 o'clock. The branch train to come here waited for the Southern train, 9:40. We got here then, + till every-thing was fixed. [it] was 11 until I landed in my little bed. We got a sleeping-porch room, on the "[Parterre]" It is immediately next to a long porch, which makes it quite noisy. They are going to move us up as soon as some one [fulls] out. They put a secondbed out today. Father insisted on my using the one last night. I woke up at 8:15. We landed at the club at about 9:30. We had to wait our turn till 10, and then couldn't get a caddy till the fourth hole. We got a chocolate drop soldier. I've never seen so much chocolate. Got back for lunch at 2, rested till 3, went back, played 11 holes with Father + Mr. Lawrence, slept on the porch from 5:45 to 7:10, took a bath, dressed, haddinner with the gang talked to both Mrs. [Harkers], who were exceedingly nice to me and invited me to be with them whenever [I am] not playing golf; and came down to write to you. I suppose you are interested in what people look like. Those that loaf around here are all dolled up in white. Those that play are dressed as I am. In the evenings they are medium dressed up, not much white. I wore the blue georgetti with silver slippers. Does that meet with your approval? Everything is great! ! ! !Are you getting a rest? Have you finished that book? Streeter, author of "Dere [Malee]" is a lt. under Mr. Hall's brother-in-law, a captain. Can I have my hair washed on day 4 of my [loaf]? R.S.V.P.
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Creator: Aaron, Fannie
Date: 3/8/19
Text: Mar. 8, 1919 Dear Mother, Had a half hour lesson at 9 (to 9:30, naturally). Played 18 holes with Father and Mr. Zies. I had the latter two up. He is awfully nice. He talks French, incidentally. We stayed at the club and had a very good lunch. Mr. Z, Father and I played again after lunch. We were caught at the thirteenth hole in the pouring rain. We were as far from the clubas we could possibly be. I don't know how we stood, but I do know that Mr. Z. didn't beat me. There is a long...
Show moreMar. 8, 1919 Dear Mother, Had a half hour lesson at 9 (to 9:30, naturally). Played 18 holes with Father and Mr. Zies. I had the latter two up. He is awfully nice. He talks French, incidentally. We stayed at the club and had a very good lunch. Mr. Z, Father and I played again after lunch. We were caught at the thirteenth hole in the pouring rain. We were as far from the clubas we could possibly be. I don't know how we stood, but I do know that Mr. Z. didn't beat me. There is a long elbow hole on this course. Bogie is either four or five, four I think. If you get a good drive, it is all right. otherwise you have to play over the woods or lose a stroke by playing safe. I had a peachy drive, [a midiron] shot, and a putt-3! Mr. Zies surely talked. Father introduced me me to two men tonight and they both asked if I was the girl that made a 3. I know why Mr. Wells didn't ([oouldn't]) come down last night; he made a 76. It surely is wonderful here. [The] sweater fits and I wear it every day. [Love Fannie]
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Creator: Aaron, Fannie
Date: 5/4/20
Text: May 4, 1920. Dear Mother: I have not eaten meat since coming to Metcalf. I have eaten chicken once. I get five fresh edds a day. I eat no tomatoes, and no acids. I also have cocoa that is not made of condensed milk. I have rarely been able to get the medicine in more than four times a day anyhow. How long am I to keep it up? I had to get up at night the first to nights after I came here. Otherwise I have not had to. I pass urine five or six times a day. I phoned for a telescope about ten...
Show moreMay 4, 1920. Dear Mother: I have not eaten meat since coming to Metcalf. I have eaten chicken once. I get five fresh edds a day. I eat no tomatoes, and no acids. I also have cocoa that is not made of condensed milk. I have rarely been able to get the medicine in more than four times a day anyhow. How long am I to keep it up? I had to get up at night the first to nights after I came here. Otherwise I have not had to. I pass urine five or six times a day. I phoned for a telescope about ten days ago, and it came the next day. I have not worn wash clothes except when it was quite warm. I have been wearing my sport skirts and sweaters. Certainly I can trust your judgement, or rather, your taste, in skirt materials. Don't you think that it would be nice to have one flannel, or some material a little different from the reulation. You know things don't get dirty here or away from home. I have written Aunt Bessie, but shall do so again. I intended to do that, also. I am not so crazy about telling her about myself because she has been so strongly opposed to my staying all along. I'd like to see Miss Smith's letter if you don't mind. I have a room for Father at Miss Mullaly's tomorrow night. I also told her you might come next week. She will be able to take care of you very nicely in case you do. I have only taken Maltine and Cascara once. I have been taking the vegetable pills. They are very effective, although I amagine that it is bad to take them indefinitely. I might go off campus and by myself some clothes if it were not that I have no dared to talk as far as that. I did it once-to see about a room for you, and I felt worse after it. I do want to save up so as to be able to enjoy Lester's Commencement. To think of your coming East in the car and my not being able to enjoy it. It is three weeks off, and perhaps if I am real good till then i will be able to have some fun. My exams are over on Friday, June fourth. Helen has an extra ticket for Commencement, so I can stay if I want. I am quite sure I would not be allowed to stay in my room, but I could stay with Lucy and eat off campus. She has an extra bed. Helen would like to know, because if I don't use the ticket she wants to give it away. What I will do depends, of course, upon your plans. I might even stay just for a day of it. Let me know so that I can tell Helen. I suppose there will be no classes on Wednesday, if exams start Thursday. That means I have Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Sunday, and Thursday to pack and study in. I am sure that Lucy will help me some with my packing, as she has always been offereing to do so much. If you were to come up here to pack, would you bring the car up or would you come ahead? I don't quite understand from your letter. I would not want you to miss the trip, and then I really don't think I need you anyhow. Should I have Lucky's store my rug? R. S. V. P. I feel quite a little better than yesterday, and considering that it is a damp day, I feel encouraged. The Freshmen have to get all togged up in white this afternoon to have their pictures taken on the steps of Strong. Otherwise there is nothing new, except that I have to read two French books instead of one for next Monday, inasmuch as I did not read one that the rest of the class read last year. I had a postcard from Mlle. yesterday. She is going to France--she has decided definitely. Love, [Fannie]
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Creator: Aaron, Fannie
Date: 2/2/20
Text: February 2, 1920 Dear Mother, It [is] now Monday after-noon, and my laundry has not come yet. I hope it was properly addressed and not lost. Judging by present indi-cations I won't be able to go to New York Saturday. Noth-ing doing yet. Incidentally, I am making [us] progress that I can notice - I am most uncomfortable today. I spent yesterday after-noon very delightfully, it was my last chance to loaf. I had a Freshman from Strong over fordinner, + we had a good time together. She staid...
Show moreFebruary 2, 1920 Dear Mother, It [is] now Monday after-noon, and my laundry has not come yet. I hope it was properly addressed and not lost. Judging by present indi-cations I won't be able to go to New York Saturday. Noth-ing doing yet. Incidentally, I am making [us] progress that I can notice - I am most uncomfortable today. I spent yesterday after-noon very delightfully, it was my last chance to loaf. I had a Freshman from Strong over fordinner, + we had a good time together. She staid till 4. Among other things we went over the list of Freshmen in the catalogue, and I knew about twice as many as she did. It was very encouraging. I then read the Sunday Times most industriously. Father called me up. I am glad Lester is getting along so well. After supper I wrote two letters, and I was justa bout to leave to go to a party in [Maria] to which I had been asked when [Irene] Mott came. It is rather funny she asked whether D.[G]. had whether she looked me up and whether I had told him that she did not come up [as]after as she should. I said that I thought he [be bad] the impression that we knew each other a lot better than we do. It happens that he only [year] visits were the first and last [Sunday] of the semester. She is a wonderful girl. She is up for president of her class and I certainly hope she gets it. She is a big girl here, and Helen Reed's expression when she informed me she didn't know Irene and I knew each other reminds me very much of what Lester said his fourth floor on [Witherspoon] was like when they reported Frank Glick had called on him. The party in [Main] was not particularly much fun. When I came back withfull intentions of going to bed Helen [Reid] came in and talked for a long time. She is very much to my taste - I wish she were a classmate of mine. Carolyn Bailey wants me to go off campus with her this after-noon for a devil. I don't know if I'll go or not - once wont hurt but they are not exactly in my diet. Lucy is waiting her turn, too. I am writing this between [suatches] of talking to her. She came back from N.Y. last night. Your special came this morning, at the same time as your letter of the 30. [to] grandpa still improving? Otherwise nothing new. I am going to write to the [Naubeim] drugstore for my medicine today. Love, Fannie
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Creator: Aaron, Fannie
Date: 3/4/19
Text: Mar. 4, 1919 Dear Mother, I played badly this morning, and a little better this after-noon. I made 115. Mr. Hall and I stood Father + Mr. Wintringer - theoretically. Mr. Hall lost a ball on me - he bet that I would beat Father this morn-ing - and you shouldsee how I played! I got a letter form Aunt Hattie today. She says this isn't a fair test of whether I'll be homesick next year. I think she is not at all optimistic I was out for an hour with Mr. Wells tonight getting astrono-my...
Show moreMar. 4, 1919 Dear Mother, I played badly this morning, and a little better this after-noon. I made 115. Mr. Hall and I stood Father + Mr. Wintringer - theoretically. Mr. Hall lost a ball on me - he bet that I would beat Father this morn-ing - and you shouldsee how I played! I got a letter form Aunt Hattie today. She says this isn't a fair test of whether I'll be homesick next year. I think she is not at all optimistic I was out for an hour with Mr. Wells tonight getting astrono-my instruction. He surely knews a lot. He gave me a book on the subject to read. I think it isvery nice of him to be willing to be bothered with me. Love, Fannie My dear Stella. Fan just told me she was going to bed and I plan to follow her. 930 I have also made up my mind not to leave a call for early rising. We will get up when we feel like it, I know you will approve. We will see whether that improves my tired feeling and incidentally my golf. The weather [crutnines] fine. [Otherwise] [there] is nothing to tell. Love Marcus
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Creator: Aaron, Fannie
Date: 3/13/19
Text: Mar. 13, 1919 Dear Mother, I didn't play par-ticularly well today. Father and I played this morning. I didn't add up my score. This after-noon. <Father> Gov. B. and I beat Father and Chan-cellor McCormick eight up, counting best ball and the sum of each side divided by two. The chancellor plays and looks like a [sawed]-off-hammered-down choppy butcher. He almost cries overhis game. I trimmed him. Father suggested that he and I play Gov. B. + Mr. McC, but the Gov. saw my first...
Show moreMar. 13, 1919 Dear Mother, I didn't play par-ticularly well today. Father and I played this morning. I didn't add up my score. This after-noon. <Father> Gov. B. and I beat Father and Chan-cellor McCormick eight up, counting best ball and the sum of each side divided by two. The chancellor plays and looks like a [sawed]-off-hammered-down choppy butcher. He almost cries overhis game. I trimmed him. Father suggested that he and I play Gov. B. + Mr. McC, but the Gov. saw my first drive + he decided he wanted me as a partner. Father told him that I thought perhaps I had no business to play along. He said he didn't want to hear any more of that kind of talk from me, that I should know I was always welcome to play along. When he picked me; I couldn't quite make out if he was ditching [the Chan-cellor], or if he really wanted me. I slept an hour before lunch, and shall rest now. Father went withMr. Wells to the [Tin Whistle] banquet at the club last night, so after dinner, I came up and finished up my type writing. I fogot to say that I had 109 this after-noon, I won several holes that we would otherwise have lost, + I helped on the other point in score-keep-ing so I didn't feel that I was superfluous. I missed a lot of putts - I don't seem able toget under 100. I hate to go home without realizing my Pinehurst ambition. I got a letter from Helen Hirtz. She said she saw you one day, and you looked "sad and lonesome". I hope it wasn't true. It's a nice thing to write. The chamber-maid told me today she has one room that the persons who have it always take sick in. (excuse the grammar) She said there has been sickness in it all winter. That sounds funny. She said, "One of the finest looking young men I ever saw ied of pneu-monia there." It was Lester's friend, Louis Rothschild Love, FannieMy dear Stella Papa is tired just having finished a days work but so that you will have a word from us Saturday here goes the word. We had a good time at the dinner last night + Fan did not miss me - she finished her typing. Fanny read a letter from Helen in which she said [she] saw you and that you looked "sad and lonely." I [am sure] that she did not take a full look. I pray so anyway. Cheer up we will be home soon and [Blair] me I am as [anxious] to get back with you as I was to come here for the golf and exercise. I think it has done Fannie good. I am not satisfied with myself. I tire too easily but with better sleep at home than I get here I hope too to show the [bright resulting] from my [ontring]. Lots of love and kisses from Your Old Man
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Creator: Aaron, Fannie
Date: 3/2/19
Text: Dear Mother, I certainly did write the letter without looking at the keyboard. I have also done some school-work, so am getting plenty of practice. I received a letter from harold today, thanking me for the socks. I am writting a letter to you thanking you for sending them. He surely made a good bluff at appreciating them. If Mr. Manley speaks as well as he speaks often, it is all right, but he surely is spending all his time speechifying. But then I did predict that he would not end his...
Show moreDear Mother, I certainly did write the letter without looking at the keyboard. I have also done some school-work, so am getting plenty of practice. I received a letter from harold today, thanking me for the socks. I am writting a letter to you thanking you for sending them. He surely made a good bluff at appreciating them. If Mr. Manley speaks as well as he speaks often, it is all right, but he surely is spending all his time speechifying. But then I did predict that he would not end his life teaching high-school. Miss Groff told me she was waiting for her doctor to come back to have the operation. She surely is having her share of trouble. My shoes came from Hanan's today. I was sure that they charge 75c for a shampoo at the Marinello. The church bells are ringing this morning--I think I'll go to hear Father Devin tell me how to go to heaven, and then send Dr. Goldenson the outline. I am actually going to finish me sweater this morning. Either I forgot my crocheting needle of I left it at home--at any rate I bought one yesterday and finished the collar. The brother of Princeton Mr. Wintringer arrived. There was a dance last night which I watched for a while. I met the daughter of the man that is with Gov. Brumbaugh. Her name is Katherine Kolb. She is nineteen and seems to consider herself just about O.K. She visits in Pittsburgh every year with a girl that used to be in my class at Peabody before she transferred to Thurston.The weather is not so wonderful today, at least the sun is not out. I forgot to tell you that Mrs. Brumbaugh asked me to play with her some morning, if I did not mind playing with someone who plays so much worse. If I were Pete I suppose I would feel highly flattered. Harkers left last night. They surely have been nice to me. Love, Fannie March 2, 1919
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Creator: Aaron, Fannie
Date: 1/30/20
Text: [Addressed to Hotel Royal Poinciana] January 30, 1920 Dear Mother, I walked down to the station yesterday morning, in as much as Miss Smith was strongly opposed to the street car. The train was three quarters of an hour late. They had reserved the chair for me, after receiving the money order. I got to New york at one ten, and Father met me. We then went to the doctor's. he said he saw no imporvement since the last time. I told him, also, that I felt no imporvement but that I thought it...
Show more[Addressed to Hotel Royal Poinciana] January 30, 1920 Dear Mother, I walked down to the station yesterday morning, in as much as Miss Smith was strongly opposed to the street car. The train was three quarters of an hour late. They had reserved the chair for me, after receiving the money order. I got to New york at one ten, and Father met me. We then went to the doctor's. he said he saw no imporvement since the last time. I told him, also, that I felt no imporvement but that I thought it was due to the exam strain. He said very likely that was the case. He told father also that I was very good about the old thing. He want's me again Saturday a week, and he will write a letter for me, as i don't imagine our quarantine will be lifted as soon as that. We then went to the doctor on 55the Street, whose name he gave us, and I had a bloud count taken. His name is Dr. Sondern. Father game me these two letters for you on the way up yesterday afternoon. Inasmuch as the invitation for lunch was for today, I telegraphed her according to Father's directions. Last night I wrote notes to both of them, telling them that you had been called to Florida and why. Father wanted me to do it, because he did not want them to think he was opening your mail. He told me that the letters were forwarded to me up here, and I said so, so you will know what has been done. The treatment yesterday was the least painful of all. Father thinks he has been wasting a lot of unnecessary sympathy on me! I will send you my exams. Will you please either return them to me or send them to Lester and ask him to return them to me? Miss Kitchel told a member of our class that several in it flunked, and that more Freshmen flucnked English than any other subject. I am very much surprised. I had dinner at the Inn with Father last night, and came back here to go to sleep in decent time, as we were both dead, but Gertrude Allen was having a party and they made some racket until about eleven o'clock. I don't care but I don't quite fet the point of her not asking me. I guess our feelings toward each other are mutual, if that is the word. I am also enclosing this letter which I got last Friday, a week ago today and which I had intended to show you this week-end. I said nothing in my note which called for an answer. When you read the thing, just remember that it is a vain attempt to be witty, and that the smoking part refers to the fact that I said that it must be annoying to recieve a note from a girls' college sixty per cent of those students smoke, since that is his favorite subject of conversation about Vassar. I think I should let the letter go at that R. S. V. P. about it when you have time and also return it. [Love,] [Fannie]Mrs. Marcus Aaron, Hotel Commodore, New York City. My dear Mrs. Aaron:- With great pleasure I hear that you are to be in New York for a day or two, and I am writing very hastily to beg you to take luncheon with me, Mrs. Pollak and Mrs. Vanamee on Friday, Jan. 30th at my home at one o'clock. Looking forward with great pleasure to seeing you, believe me Very sincerely yous,Mrs. Marcus Aaron, Hotel Commodore, New York City. My dear Mrs. Aaron: The office has just telephoned me that you are to be in town for a few days this week. I am very anxious to see you and am asking if you will telephone to me as soon as you arrive in order that we may arrange for some time together. Unfortunately, Miss Hamilton is out of town but I feel that there is much to talk about. My telephone number is Rhinelander 198 and it is always best to reach me about six o'clock in the evening or before nine in the morning. Hoping to see you very shortly, I am. Sincerely yours, [Fannie M. Pollak] (Mrs. Bernard E. Pollak)P.O. Box 882, Vassar College, Poughkeepsie, NY Mrs. Marcus Aaron, c/o Mr. Phillip Hamburger, Hotel Royal Poinciana, Palm Beach, Florida
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Creator: Aaron, Fannie
Date: 3/11/19
Text: Mar. 11, 1919 Dear Mother, Mr. Hall and Mr. Lawrence left tonight. Mr. Lawrence promised to telephone you if he had time. I rode horseback this morning. Mr. Zies was supposed to be in charge of me, but we went with the crowd from the hotel. The chaperon, or instructess, whichever she is, comes from Denver. She has a cottage across fromMoraine Lodge. Father was sort of nervous, so I got an army saddle, also a gentle horse. It went as fast as I had any desire to go, though, for the first time....
Show moreMar. 11, 1919 Dear Mother, Mr. Hall and Mr. Lawrence left tonight. Mr. Lawrence promised to telephone you if he had time. I rode horseback this morning. Mr. Zies was supposed to be in charge of me, but we went with the crowd from the hotel. The chaperon, or instructess, whichever she is, comes from Denver. She has a cottage across fromMoraine Lodge. Father was sort of nervous, so I got an army saddle, also a gentle horse. It went as fast as I had any desire to go, though, for the first time. We went off from the main road, along an old wagon road. Of course there are no hills, and the only trees are pines. That trip would be much prettier if the dog - wood (?) were in bloom. We were gone a little over an hour and a half. I enjoyed it very much. This afternoonFather's and my com-bined forces beat Mr. and Mrs. Brum-baugh's, but other wise he beat Father. He was playing very well. She is rather nice, but she is a talking-machine that never needs winding up. He is humorous and quite funny, but I do not like him, and haven't since I met him. There was a man in that [<riding> bunch] that reminded me a lot of Dr. [Cudlee], al-though his grammarwas good. He was very talkative, but I cannot say very interesting. When Mr. Zies gallops, you can see feet of daylight between him and his saddle. I am sorry Mr. <Z>Hall left. He is very nice and good-[natured] and doesn't [booz] up. He is quite a diversion from Mr. Well's in - cessant coughing. At least he doesn't call the waitresses up to introduce them to his friends, calling them both by their first names. Love, FannieMy dear Stella - I took the morning off while Fan rode horseback. She had a great time. This afternoon we golfed as usual. Mr. [Grundy wind] me confirming engagement for Monday PM for Philadelphia so I will [leave] Harrisburch at 1 PM after seeing Fan. off on the westbound train. [Since] Lester is so [busy] I feel we should not disturb him at this time especially in [view] of his coming home later in the month. I got my income tax reports [etc] off and I am glad Ihave that off my mind. I am just going to play bridge to be agreeable to make a [4]'hand for our NY friends. Love Marcus
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Creator: Aaron, Fannie
Date: 2/26/19
Text: Feb. 26, 1919 Dear Mother, We got in eleven holes yesterday afternoon after the rain. I had to wear tan rubbers aand black high shoes! This morning we had breakfast at 7:30, started to play at 8:30, played the No. 1 course, came back, rested a half hour before lunch, played No. 3 course, starting on the last half first to avoid the crowd, got back at 4:45 in time for the most delicious tea and jelly sandwiches I have ever tasted, slept till 7, had dinner, and here I am. The horses and tennis...
Show moreFeb. 26, 1919 Dear Mother, We got in eleven holes yesterday afternoon after the rain. I had to wear tan rubbers aand black high shoes! This morning we had breakfast at 7:30, started to play at 8:30, played the No. 1 course, came back, rested a half hour before lunch, played No. 3 course, starting on the last half first to avoid the crowd, got back at 4:45 in time for the most delicious tea and jelly sandwiches I have ever tasted, slept till 7, had dinner, and here I am. The horses and tennis courts look good to me, but there is not time for everything. I cannot get golf at home like this, and I can get tennis. It surely was cold and windy this morning. I wore a sweater under my coat and braided my hair so that it would stay out of my mouth. The wind was so strong that sometimes it moved the balls on the green. It helped wonderfully when it was in back of us, but you can imagine what it was to play against it.I [met] Gov. + Mrs [Brumbaugh]. We are to play with them soon. Have you ever seen him? His eyebrows stand out at least an inch. They were caddyless, + Father almost offered them ours. I wouldn't give mine to the President of the United States. I have not yet opened the package that came, but I guess it is the coats. Merci. I am going to the drug-store for some lip-[salve] tomorrow. I hope I can get it. I surely need it. The food is much better than [we] [Atlantic]. There is always one well prepared vegetable, at least, and a good portion of it. We have a peachy waitress. You know the night we left I called up Miss Redd. I don't think I had timeto tell you about it. She said that Mr. Hughes was not at all angry, that he didn't consider me a slacker, etc., but that he could not ask to have the date changed, although he wanted me in it, because he had always objected so strenuously in the past to changing dates and it would be embarassing for him in the future. Today I got this not which you forwarded + which I am enclosingPlease return it in the next letter, as I would like to have it on hand. I thought it was mighty nice of him. I shall answer it tonight. Albert Kabel asked me before I left for a pamphlet I have & used in our last debate. It is entitled "Gov't Ownership and the Rail ways". Otto Khan I shall tell Mr. Hughes to have him call up to tell you to get it out forhim if he cares to call for it. It will be exceedingly useful to them. I put my debating notebook (a white school notebook) away on top of or behind the books in the bottom section of my new bookcase next to the door in the 3rd floor. All my de-bating material is in it, including this white pamphlet. Your second letter came today. REST!! Love Fannie P.S. The porch is not co-ed. We are on the warm side of the houseThe man that drew cartoons of Father last year made a dandy today, but it was taken from the table.My dear Stella It seems funny to write a letter to you all by your lonely. Its a long time since I did that. Fan is fine - I will probably use that word about her often. It fits her so well. We had 18 holes this morning after which I made her rest in bed 1/2 hr - we had lunch & upon her insisting we had 18 holes more. after which I had 1 1/4 [in bed] & Fan about 2 hrs. So you see, I am seeing to it that she gets rested. Yesterday was a very easy day. Her playing is improving - she makes some very good shots + she willbe the golfer of the family. Some score that Lester made in his tests! We recd the raincoats. You persist in reminding me that I am the only one that thought you ought to expose yourself to the flue. Believe me, I was happy you did not but I feared your father would feel you were neglecting Bess. When you look to your own health you are doing the thing which above all else I want you to do. Lots of love & kisses. The prescription you sent is the flue medicine - [is it not]. Love + some more kisses Marcus
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Creator: Aaron, Fannie
Date: 3/14/19
Text: Mar. 14, 1919 Dear Mother. We were going to sleep this morning, so Mr. W. called up the room at 7:10. There is us real going to sleep in the morning here - the slight is too strong. Before I forget, will You or Same meet me at the station Monday evening? Of course I won't object to seeing you. This afternoon Father + I played Mr. Newberry, (called by the caddies Blueberry) and Mr. Car-penter. Mr. N. plays ab-solutely the most im-possible game I have ever seen. I could stand that, but his...
Show moreMar. 14, 1919 Dear Mother. We were going to sleep this morning, so Mr. W. called up the room at 7:10. There is us real going to sleep in the morning here - the slight is too strong. Before I forget, will You or Same meet me at the station Monday evening? Of course I won't object to seeing you. This afternoon Father + I played Mr. Newberry, (called by the caddies Blueberry) and Mr. Car-penter. Mr. N. plays ab-solutely the most im-possible game I have ever seen. I could stand that, but his 700 practice shots, and fussing and stamping around, drove me half crazy. We surely trimmed them. We gave Mr. N. a strike a hole. His stance is more for batting a baseball than for golf. Mr. Carpenter had me two up and I'd have had him more up than that if I hadn't putted so impossibly. I don't think I had less than three putts on any hole, and I had four on some! With it all, I had 111. My long game was wonderful. Fatherhad 93. I took two letters on the typwriter from Father, to both Gdpas. I wrote as he talked! I'll pack now, so I won't have to rush tomorrow. It surely has been a wonderful trip, and, outside of the physical benefit, I think I have really acquired a little con-fidence in meeting people. Love, Fannie Give Marse my love.
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Creator: Aaron, Fannie
Date: 2/24/19
Text: Feb 24, 1919 Dear Mother I don't know if I am beginning at the beginning or the end -, but anyhow it is great. We got to Washington at 9:10. The lateness was due to the wreck you no doubt read about. However, our drawing room car came in at 10:30 and I went to bed as soon as the placewas made up. The couch was the narrow-est I ever struck, and I slept accordingly. The porter called us just in time for Washington. There was a dinner on, but we got breakfast on the next train. It left ten...
Show moreFeb 24, 1919 Dear Mother I don't know if I am beginning at the beginning or the end -, but anyhow it is great. We got to Washington at 9:10. The lateness was due to the wreck you no doubt read about. However, our drawing room car came in at 10:30 and I went to bed as soon as the placewas made up. The couch was the narrow-est I ever struck, and I slept accordingly. The porter called us just in time for Washington. There was a dinner on, but we got breakfast on the next train. It left ten minutes late. Father said that was wonder-ful You were right, the station is immense. The men used the stateroom for a smoker pretty much. When they had the window closed I went out in the cart. They certainly didn't [make]me feel as though I didn't belong there, though. Oh, they didn't eat dinner, and when we came back, the door was [locked]. A little later they called me in to discuss a prospective game in which Mr. [W]. + I were to be partners. I could smell when they talked why the door had been locked. I guess thay had it in their suit cases. We had regular old-time bills of fare for breakfast and lunch. For dinner we had the regularmeal. It was good. but tell Mary the cream of [pea] soup was not like hers. It was cream [of water] of [pea] soup. Mr. Wells gave me all the civil war history of the territory through which we passed. The train stopped [15] minutes at Richmond. We got out and looked down from the elevation on which the trains come in. There were about fifty filthy little niggers down in the puddles begging for pennies, a la Cherbourg. I have never seen so many [tin]-can dumps + filthy little cabins as those nigger places, before you get in the station. I got down to the sixth line on the bottom of the sweater. I wish it were finished. Every-body seems to wear one. Father says my jersey coat is delightful! I used that + the black skirt + straw hat today. It was beautiful & quite warm. I wore no coat part of the time. But I left the story. We arrived at Aberdeen to the minute, 9 o'clock. The branch train to come here waited for the Southern train, 9:40. We got here then, + till every-thing was fixed. [it] was 11 until I landed in my little bed. We got a sleeping-porch room, on the "[Parterre]" It is immediately next to a long porch, which makes it quite noisy. They are going to move us up as soon as some one [fulls] out. They put a secondbed out today. Father insisted on my using the one last night. I woke up at 8:15. We landed at the club at about 9:30. We had to wait our turn till 10, and then couldn't get a caddy till the fourth hole. We got a chocolate drop soldier. I've never seen so much chocolate. Got back for lunch at 2, rested till 3, went back, played 11 holes with Father + Mr. Lawrence, slept on the porch from 5:45 to 7:10, took a bath, dressed, haddinner with the gang talked to both Mrs. [Harkers], who were exceedingly nice to me and invited me to be with them whenever [I am] not playing golf; and came down to write to you. I suppose you are interested in what people look like. Those that loaf around here are all dolled up in white. Those that play are dressed as I am. In the evenings they are medium dressed up, not much white. I wore the blue georgetti with silver slippers. Does that meet with your approval? Everything is great! ! ! !Are you getting a rest? Have you finished that book? Streeter, author of "Dere [Malee]" is a lt. under Mr. Hall's brother-in-law, a captain. Can I have my hair washed on day 4 of my [loaf]? R.S.V.P.
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